YouTube has recently rolled out 36 new features simultaneously. After the release of these features, the experience of video streaming platform YouTube will change completely for you. Till now you might have found the look of the app a bit dull, which has now been launched with a dark theme. If you also want to know about these features of YouTube, then we are going to tell you about these selective features.
The video streaming platform had started preparations for this last year. While last year there was a slight change in the look of the app, then the dark theme was launched, now 36 new features have been rolled out for the app simultaneously. New features will not only enrich the experience of common users, new tools will also be available for creators.
Lock screen on mobile
Was watching a video on YouTube and accidentally touched the screen. Obviously the video will go back and forth. Play or pause can also be done and if the forward button is pressed, the next video can also be seen. What a problem, brother. YouTube has brought a suitable solution to this. Lock screen mode will be available in mobile. If you enable this, the screen will freeze. You must have seen this feature in other video streaming platforms like Amazon or Netflix.
YouTube News Story feature
YouTube is going to introduce a new feature on the app. With its help, you will not see news with fake news and false thumbnails.
You will benefit from YouTube’s News Story feature that when you watch any news, you will immediately start seeing news related to it from different authorized channels below. Also, live streams, podcasts, short videos etc. related to that subject will also start appearing in the feed below. Through this you will be able to get more detailed information on that topic from the right source. That means you will know what has happened and you will stay away from wrong information.
Fast forward will be faster than before
Till now you could fast forward the video on YouTube only for 10 seconds, but now it has been increased to 20 seconds. If you want to do it more, then you can go to YouTube settings and do it as per your wish.
Audio control
This feature will definitely improve the user experience. Many times you might have noticed that the sound goes up and down in the middle of the video. Meaning, a complete atmosphere has been created and the volume is getting disturbed, in such a situation YouTube has now given the feature of volume stable, in which the volume will not get disturbed while playing the video.
Some selective new features of YouTube
Fast forward
New You tab by merging Library and Account tabs
voice search command
Library tab on youtube
Large preview thumbnails
Lock screen
New vertical menu for smart TV
Subscribe button update
To copy link from video description
Ambient Mode Light Theme and Fullscreen
You won’t miss the best moment of the video
YouTube has launched large preview thumbnails for its users. With this feature, the user can easily play back a particular moment of the video and play that part.
All features in one tab
The Library tab and Account page on YouTube have been merged and converted into a YouTube tab option. With this tab, users can find past watched videos, playlists, downloads and purchased videos at one place.
Searching made easy
YouTube has introduced a new feature to help users quickly find the best moments in videos. For this, a large preview thumbnail has been launched while searching.
Animated button
While watching a video on the web or mobile, the page can respond to what a creator says. When creators ask viewers to “like” or “subscribe,” a visual clue on those buttons will appear in sync with the video.
Update also came for smart TV
There have been changes with the update for Smart TV. Users simply have to click on the video title to access the new menu. Meanwhile, web and mobile are also getting a description section for scrolling.
You can search by song and voice
Users can now search for a song by playing, singing or humming it. For this the company is using AI. This feature will roll out to Android devices in the next few weeks.
Users will get a tab for you
YouTube has also merged the Library tab and Account page under the You tab option. Users can find previously viewed videos, playlists, downloads and purchases, as well as account-related settings and channel information. This facility is becoming available from today on web, mobile and tablet.